Question on shortening Mossberg 500 20g barrel?

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Hi all, so I have looked for a new or used 18.75" barrel for my Mossberg for a couple of yrs. no luck but lots of 26-28" field barrels around. My question is, will I end up with a "cylinder bore barrel " if I crop a field barrel to 18.75"? Can I still thread for chokes if desired? Thanks
 
There was two barrels on the EE a while ago cut down for real cheap..Dutch I found it .page 8 on the shotgun parts .three screws loose has two barrels for like 50$ each...should work for you and save you some money.
 
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the answer is yes. All the choke is in the last couple inches of the original barrel. threading for chokes is expensive, probably more $ than a replacement Mossberg barrel.
 
Nomad 68, the barrel I referred to was a used on hanging on the used gun rack.
I am now slightly confused if it was a 12 or a 20 gauge.
But, I am pretty sure it was a 20, but having been looking at over a half dozen rifles and shotguns that afternoon I may have sent you on a wild goose chase.
A wtb posting in the EE may yield something quicker .
Rob
 
FLHTCUI said:
Nomad 68, the barrel I referred to was a used on hanging on the used gun rack.
I am now slightly confused if it was a 12 or a 20 gauge.
But, I am pretty sure it was a 20, but having been looking at over a half dozen rifles and shotguns that afternoon I may have sent you on a wild goose chase.
A wtb posting in the EE may yield something quicker .


Thanks Rob, haven't heard back from Reliable yet. I have ran the add on the EE a few times but will put on another. Lol, I am sure I have inquired with almost every store in Canada over the last 2 yrs with no success. Boat loads of 12g barrels on the market but no 20 for some reason.
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nomad 68 said:
FLHTCUI said:
Nomad 68, the barrel I referred to was a used on hanging on the used gun rack.
I am now slightly confused if it was a 12 or a 20 gauge.
But, I am pretty sure it was a 20, but having been looking at over a half dozen rifles and shotguns that afternoon I may have sent you on a wild goose chase.
A wtb posting in the EE may yield something quicker .


Thanks Rob, haven't heard back from Reliable yet. I have ran the add on the EE a few times but will put on another. Lol, I am sure I have inquired with almost every store in Canada over the last 2 yrs with no success. Boat loads of 12g barrels on the market but no 20 for some reason.
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Did you try to get someone that handles mossberg in Canada to order one in for you.
They were not expensive state side when on the mossy site ( under 100 US) and apparently still available with a call
Part number 90035 I think 20ga 18.5" fixed cylinder choke and smooth bore
Cheers
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3macs1 said:
nomad 68 said:
Did you try to get someone that handles mossberg in Canada to order one in for you.
They were not expensive state side when on the mossy site ( under 100 US) and apparently still available with a call
Part number 90035 I think 20ga 18.5" fixed cylinder choke and smooth bore
Cheers
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yep Joe, I approached Gretch in Ontario who , I am told, is the Mossberg distributor in CDA. Actually, Mossberg themselves pointed me to Gretch. Not really a big deal but would like to have one.
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nomad 68 said:
3macs1 said:
yep Joe, I approached Gretch in Ontario who , I am told, is the Mossberg distributor in CDA. Actually, Mossberg themselves pointed me to Gretch. Not really a big deal but would like to have one.
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What about Wortner Gun Works in Ontario. They did warranty work for mossy. Not sure if they still do but worth a call and check that part number. I think it is right for the 20ga barrel
Cheers
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